My new job and our new project car.. woo hoo!

[Steve1968LS2]

I'm now, officially, the new Technical Editor for Camaro Performers magazine. PHR was fun, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of growing the book. Soon it will be 12 issues, but the best part is that you can now get a subscription.

I will also be writing for Super Chevy and I have three installments on the Fairlane left for PHR.

So, you guys with Camaros be sure to submit for the "Hometown" section. I will also be starting an Under Construction type section.

Thanks to the artistic skills of Ben Hermance we now have a plan for our next project car.. Project Track Rat.

Still working out the details but it will be more affordable Pro-Touring car. Not a dirt cheap car, but a fun and practical car that will most likely have a budget cap, including the car, of $40k. For reference that's barely more than my Fairlane build. No mini-tubs, factory subframe, etc.

Project Track Rat:


The car will be painted in a satin blue and the front panels will be CF. Hey, gotta have some style. All trim will be done in some sort of flat/satin look. Nothing crazy on the suspension. G-bar in the back, that sort of deal.

We also have Project Orange Krate in the works for Camaro Performers. It will be a 2nd Gen with the full pro-touring deal done to it (mini-tubs, etc). 427 cui small block (Gen1, not LS7).

Anyways, should be fun.. Camaro owners, make sure you send me your info. We are always hunting for features and for our Reader section.

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[BC69]

Sweet! I like the flat look, and the CF will give it a bit extra!

On a 40k P-T build, where do you cut corners? What is the biggest thing that saves money? The engine, suspension upgrades? From the design it looks like body, wheels, trim, ect are all going to be total P-T, but where do you save the big money?

Tim

[Rybar]

Cool news Steve, I'm guessing this is the Camaro you picked up recently? Hey what's the phone number again for a subscription, gotta sign up.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by BC69

Sweet! I like the flat look, and the CF will give it a bit extra!

On a 40k P-T build, where do you cut corners? What is the biggest thing that saves money? The engine, suspension upgrades? From the design it looks like body, wheels, trim, ect are all going to be total P-T, but where do you save the big money?

Tim

Save on the engine, spend on the suspension, save on not doing mini-tubs and stuff. Save on color sanding and buffing, spend on the CF stuff.

Junkyard LS1 or 5.3L with heads/cam for 450ish hp.

It's a goal to shoot for..

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Rybar

Cool news Steve, I'm guessing this is the Camaro you picked up recently? Hey what's the phone number again for a subscription, gotta sign up.

Yep, that's my $5900 Camaro..

The subscription number is 866-615-4344

[awr68]

Congrats on the move...should be fun!!
And the car sounds great as well! I love the year, and the rendering looks great!

[Jr]

Nice rendering! Where are you getting the CF front panels?

[Teetoe_Jones]

Originally Posted by DJW32

Nice rendering! Where are you getting the CF front panels?

From Matt at Anvil Auto. They are a site sponsor and make the best CF stuff out today.

Tyler

[awr68]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

From Matt at Anvil Auto. They are a site sponsor and make the best CF stuff out today.

Tyler

I totally agree! I talked with Matt at the L-g party and he had some parts there with him...very nice stuff and a great guy too!!

[tones2SS]

That is AWESOME!!!
Great idea. I will keep my eyes open for this build.